Babi Guling
Balinese Roast Suckling Pig (without rice or high-carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Balinese feast of whole roasted suckling pig, renowned for its incredibly crispy crackling skin and succulent, spice-infused meat. The pig is traditionally stuffed with 'bumbu genep' (a rich Balinese spice paste).
Key ingredients
Whole suckling pig, 'bumbu genep' (shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, kencur, red chili, bird's eye chili, lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, candlenuts, salt, black pepper), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice. Decline side dishes such as lawar (vegetable mix) or other vegetable preparations that may contain higher-carb ingredients or sugar. Confirm no sugar in the spice paste (bumbu genep is generally savory).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Babi Guling-nya tanpa nasi, ya. Juga tidak pakai lawar atau sayur pendamping lainnya. Bumbu genepnya tanpa gula, kan?
Babi Guling without rice, please. Also no lawar or other vegetable sides. Confirm no sugar in the spice paste?
Watch out for
The spice paste might contain very small amounts of sugar, though traditional Balinese 'bumbu genep' is primarily savory. The primary carb risk comes from traditional accompaniments like rice and specific vegetable side dishes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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